What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

abm89 · 08-03-2022, 06:34 PM

Yeah, i really only trust the Winding Road guys with my car tbh lmao. but they dont do inspections.

Next up, install my NDF windshield banner because it is definitely going below the AS1 line a bit (hence why i got the inspection done beforehand. I dont know why they're so picky about that when people roll around with TINTED windshields)

I am also thinking of going back to the OEM hood and installing the vent louvers in the center.

INV_MY_370 · 08-06-2022, 03:49 PM

Designed some caps to be 3d printed for the stock strut tower bolts and eather be painted or like i did hand layed real carbon fiber

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Tractionless · 10-07-2022, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by INV_MY_370

Designed some caps to be 3d printed for the stock strut tower bolts and eather be painted or like i did hand layed real carbon fiber

I found a 3d printer who made these for me as well. Really cleans up the strut bar mount area.

Also, installed lighted rear Nissan emblem.

redondoaveb · 10-14-2022, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by INV_MY_370

Designed some caps to be 3d printed for the stock strut tower bolts and eather be painted or like i did hand layed real carbon fiber

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Can you print and sell me a set of the caps? I'll paint mine

markesc · 10-16-2022, 03:06 PM

Figured I better get this done before winter hits...

Used this:

Basically - pretty easy process: tape off area; sand with 400 and 600 grit (I think I did a minimum of 20-30 minutes of sanding per light); wipe off, then alcohol wipe; then UV clear coat spray -

** What's unique about this kit - is that the UV coating is activated by the sun, so you have to have the car out in the sun when you go to spray it **

A few shots, I'll give it about a 8.5-9 / 10... not OEM perfect, but much better than the nasty yellowing that was making it's way down the light from the top. Part of this is my fault - I forgot to tape them off a while back when buffing out the paint to prep for ceramic...so until I started parking outside I didn't realize I'd accidently caused some of the problem:

markesc · 10-16-2022, 03:08 PM

So - beats paying $1400 for new lights... I still am on the fence paying for those morimotos... I almost would rather have the newer OEM blacked out lights...

So this is my $30 fix... "allegedly" it should last a few years.

I also bought the kit from Sylvania but I did not use it as there are a few reviews showing that you get to redo everything after 12-18 months...

TreeSemdyZee · 11-30-2022, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by markesc

So - beats paying $1400 for new lights... I still am on the fence paying for those morimotos... I almost would rather have the newer OEM blacked out lights...

So this is my $30 fix... "allegedly" it should last a few years.

I also bought the kit from Sylvania but I did not use it as there are a few reviews showing that you get to redo everything after 12-18 months...

Then I won’t tell you that Z1 had the Morimotos on Black Friday for a little over $1100.

INV_MY_370 · 08-06-2022, 03:52 PM

Also designed some simple 3d printed TPU inserts to fix the hatch springs. Now only need to push the button once.

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R1talin · 08-06-2022, 08:58 PM

I need these in my Z’s life!

INV_MY_370 · 08-07-2022, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by R1talin

I need these in my Z’s life!

Got access to a 3d printer. That can print TPU. Ill poast a link to the files to print.when i get home

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Uxi · 09-10-2022, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by INV_MY_370

Got access to a 3d printer. That can print TPU. Ill poast a link to the files to print.when i get home

Did you ever share these? My printer is ready to rock. Well as soon as my current prints finish....

INV_MY_370 · 09-14-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Did you ever share these? My printer is ready to rock. Well as soon as my current prints finish....

Here u go..
https://mega.nz/file/biZ3zZba#UPiPHT...OReBmC7l3porNM

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Tractionless · 09-16-2022, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Did you ever share these? My printer is ready to rock. Well as soon as my current prints finish....

PM'd

INV_MY_370 · 09-01-2022, 05:54 PM

Im almost done wirh my custom install. Its gona be clean

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Uxi · 09-09-2022, 06:57 PM

Had a fender bender and wanted to commit harry carry... some scuffs on my rear bumper, etc. Finally got to wash her and use a claybar and only one tiny bump is visible now. That is some voodoo magic but happy again.

I put in an insurance claim for CYA anyway... now thinking won't need it.

08-03-2022, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Yeah, i really only trust the Winding Road guys with my car tbh lmao. but they dont do inspections. Next up, install my NDF windshield banner because it is definitely going below the AS1 line a bit (hence why i got the inspection done beforehand. I dont know why they're so picky about that when people roll around with TINTED windshields) I am also thinking of going back to the OEM hood and installing the vent louvers in the center. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

08-06-2022, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
R1talin Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: FL - Florida Posts: 60 Drives: 16 370z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 6719	I need these in my Z’s life! __________________ Motordyne ART Pipes/Shockwave Exhaust, Stillen Long Tube CAI, Fortune Auto Coil-Overs, Z1 - Urethane Motor & Transmission Mounts/Subframe Bushing Collars/Solid Diff Bushings & Brace/34 Row Oil Cooler/Sway Bars/End Links, BTUNED Ecutek Tune

09-01-2022, 05:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
INV_MY_370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 84 Drives: 2012-Gun Metallic-MT Rep Power: 3363	Im almost done wirh my custom install. Its gona be clean Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk Last edited by INV_MY_370; 09-05-2022 at 08:56 PM.

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INV_MY_370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 84 Drives: 2012-Gun Metallic-MT Rep Power: 3363	Designed some caps to be 3d printed for the stock strut tower bolts and eather be painted or like i did hand layed real carbon fiber Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk

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Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3599	Had a fender bender and wanted to commit harry carry... some scuffs on my rear bumper, etc. Finally got to wash her and use a claybar and only one tiny bump is visible now. That is some voodoo magic but happy again. I put in an insurance claim for CYA anyway... now thinking won't need it.